No One Panic — It's Just Business As Usual For OPA

No One Panic — It's Just Business As Usual For OPA

Olivia Makes a Call in Scandal Season 3 Episode 9 “YOLO”

Olivia Makes a Call in Scandal Season 3 Episode 9 “YOLO”

Olivia really has a knack for making shadows work for her, but who’s she on the phone with, and what is she seeing through the crack?

Olivia Spies in Scandal Season 3 Episode 9 “YOLO”

Olivia Spies in Scandal Season 3 Episode 9 “YOLO”

Something that scares Liv would terrify everyone else. Is this particular panic related to her mom? Quinn? A new case?

Olivia Hides in the Corner in Scandal Season 3 Episode 9 “YOLO”

Olivia Hides in the Corner in Scandal Season 3 Episode 9 “YOLO”

Whose apartment is Olivia holing up in? Could it be that she’s found somewhere to hide her mother? The cheap interior and fancy suit are at odds for the always luxurious Olivia Pope, so we know it’s not something she would choose unless she ...

Whose apartment is Olivia holing up in? Could it be that she’s found somewhere to hide her mother? The cheap interior and fancy suit are at odds for the always luxurious Olivia Pope, so we know it’s not something she would choose unless she had to.

Olivia’s Not Alone in Scandal Season 3 Episode 9 “YOLO”

Olivia’s Not Alone in Scandal Season 3 Episode 9 “YOLO”

OK, so Huck, Jake, and Harrison are in on whatever’s going on. And judging by all the cleaning materials on the ledge and cheap lighting, we’re thinking it’s either a workshop for Huck or a safehouse for Quinn. Although Huck looked like he ...

OK, so Huck, Jake, and Harrison are in on whatever’s going on. And judging by all the cleaning materials on the ledge and cheap lighting, we’re thinking it’s either a workshop for Huck or a safehouse for Quinn. Although Huck looked like he fully intended to torture an answer out of her in Episode 8, we doubt he would jump into that if there was another choice. Quinn doesn’t want to be part of B613, so perhaps she got the benefit of the doubt?

Abby Catches Up in Scandal Season 3 Episode 9 “YOLO”

Abby Catches Up in Scandal Season 3 Episode 9 “YOLO”

Between Abby, Jake, and Huck, we’re sure they’ll find a solution to whatever has everyone in a state of panic. You know, as soon as Olivia gets off the phone and makes some hard choices.

The Ugly Truth in Scandal Season 3 Episode 9 "YOLO"

The Ugly Truth in Scandal Season 3 Episode 9 "YOLO"

Alright, this is definitely a kill room. We can tell by the drill and towel that Huck has set up shop. It must be Quinn Abby sees, but in what state is she at this point? The synopsis says "loyalties will be tested," and we just know this is what they're re ...

Alright, this is definitely a kill room. We can tell by the drill and towel that Huck has set up shop. It must be Quinn Abby sees, but in what state is she at this point? The synopsis says "loyalties will be tested," and we just know this is what they're referring to. Well, at least one ;part of it...

What do you think is happening in these pictures? What crisis are they fighting now? Share your thoughts below!

The Scandal winter finale has promised that it will be one, big mind-blowing night of twists, turns, ;and terrors. That sounds about right, considering that last we saw the crew from Olivia Pope and Associates, things were on their way from bad to worse.

Let’s review: Olivia’s mom is alive, has escaped Liv’s father’s imprisoning by biting open her wrists and then stabbing the nurse fella with a syringe, and has tracked down her daughter. Cyrus and Mellie tried to take down Sally’s husband by sending James to catch him in a compromising position, but then things backfired when James realized the hook and may have really cheated on Cyrus. Quinn is now killing people for B613 against her will, but then Huck found out, and set up a kill room in her apartment. With all that in mind, let’s do this.

Here’s the synopsis: “As the team gets closer to the truth, loyalties are tested and relationships are pushed to the limit. Meanwhile, Cyrus has to deal with his own crisis and he realizes that he may have gone too far.”

Click through to see what happens in Season 3, Episode 9 “YOLO,” the first part of a two-part winter finale, airing on Thursday, December 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.